Molda Wellness & Chiropractic

09/09/2021

🎉🎉I've got a lot to be grateful for!🎉🎉

✅Celebrating 17 years serving the York & Kittery (and beyond) community) with quality holistic, patient-centered care

✅A GORGEOUS, newly renovated office space

✅And our newest therapist, Rachel Willerer, offering Bowen therapy to help promote healing.

You're invited to help us celebrate TOMORROW, Sept 10 from 9-12 for an open house!

Enjoy refreshments - tours of the new office - FREE Bowen & laser session!

Everyone's welcome - old patients, new patients & not-even-my-patients- we just want to share the JOY we have with everyone. See you tomorrow

07/19/2021

Join myself & my friend and nutritional expert Laurie Hammer for our upcoming webinar: "Lose Your Cravings Before You Lose Your Mind" on July 22, 7pm. https://www.drmolda.com/pl/2147514905

03/11/2021

03/02/2021

10/29/2020

Something to keep in mind with Halloween coming up....

This time of year there are plenty of supplements you will hear about taking to boost your immune system but the truth is your body wants to self-regulate.

The easiest thing you can do to avoid getting the post-holiday sugar cold is to control your glucose. This doesn't mean repressing every desire for treats, but choosing to enjoy in moderation so you can keep your body functioning optimally.

Practice Intermittent Fasting: By limiting the amount of time you are eating during the day, energy is diverted to other functions in the body - like healing. What does intermittent fasting look like:

5 days of the week I intermittent fast - eating only 2 or 3 meals in a 6 hour window.
1 day a week I do a 24 hour fast - eating only 1 meal
1 day a week I feast - I enjoy some treats & don't limit my eating time.

If you want to keep your family healthy this holiday season by learning how to practice the 5/1/1 rule - join me in the upcoming Metabolic Reboot Course
drmolda.com/metabolic-reboot

08/18/2020

Want to stay healthy? Want to keep your kids healthy? Then we NEED to change the conversation from being centered on a virus to one centered on the host.

These research articles are just a small sampling size of the information coming out about METABOLIC HEALTH & it's connection to the severity of a certain virus.

But this is more important than just defending yourself & your loved ones from one virus, but it's about claiming the health you were created for!

✔ Decreasing carbs/sugars & Increasing healthy fats (Keto diet)
✔ Limited eating window (Intermittent Fasting)
✔ Cycles of feast & famine (Extended fasting)

3️⃣ simple habits you can integrate into your life today that REDUCE inflammation, INCREASE mental cognition & EXTEND your life!

THIS is why METABOLIC Health matters!

08/13/2020

🎉🎉We've got something NEW at the office & I'm so excited to share it with you!

No, it's not a new therapy or supplement. It's ENVIROKLENZ!!!!

It's an air filtration system unlike any other! Why is it so amazing - well let me tell you....

🔸Technology originally designed for chemical warfare decontamination (won't release any substances back into your environment)
🔸 Medical Grade HEPA Filter filters sub-micron particles of up to .3 microns and 99.99% efficiency (removing airborne pollen, dust, odors, mold, gasses, fragrance, VOCs, allergens, bacteria, and more)
🔸 Filters an 1000sq/ft room in approx. 10 minutes
🔸 An ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVC) lamp to remove airborne particulates and allergens and inhibit the growth of captured microorganisms (such as bacteria, mold, and viruses).

Whether it's from C@vid, the Flu or allergies, here at Molda Wellness & Chiropractic, we are utilizing the latest technology to help you breathe easier & healthier.

🛑 Stop by and visit our new little friend & some old ones too! I'd love to see you

Want to learn more about Enviroklenz - check them out here: https://enviroklenz.com/product/enviroklenz-mobile-uv-model

08/12/2020

THIS article should be fairly shocking to most....

“ The authors called the increasing prominence of Parkinson’s “a man-made pandemic.” Its prevalence has closely tracked the growth of industrialization and has increased dramatically with the use of pesticides, industrial solvents and degreasing agents in countries throughout the world.”

“Although Parkinson’s is most likely to afflict older people, its rise has far exceeded the aging of the population. In just 25 years, from 1990 to 2015, the number of people afflicted globally more than doubled, from 2.6 million to 6.3 million, and is projected to reach 12.9 million by 2040.“

What we have learned from research is that Parkinson’s, like dementia, is often a disease within our control. In the case of Parkinson’s, we need to get these toxins out of our bodies before they do damage & even if we are exposed, we have therapies to help remove the toxic exposure and get back to living - instead of just managing symptoms.

If you know someone suffering with Parkinson’s or other neuro-degenerative diseases, let’s chat about options to get back your brain.

A new book calls the increasing prominence of Parkinson’s “a man-made pandemic.”

08/07/2020

08/05/2020

So you're taking a zinc supplement along with it's ionophore but it doesn't seem to be working?

There can be several reasons for this, but there are 3 most common are:
- a diet high in phylates & lectins
- Copper-Zinc ratio imbalance
- depletion from other medications

🔹Phylates & Lectins are naturally occurring in plants (grains & legumes in particular, but also some other plants). These compounds bind to zinc, reducing it's availability of absorption. These are also well-known to compromise gut functioning. The NIH recommends soaking grains & legumes until sprouted to maximize zinc absorption.

It has been noted in multiple studies that a vegetarian or vegan diet often leaves the consumer depleted in zinc, so if you are vegetarian/vegan, make sure you are focusing on ways to maximize zinc absorption

🔹Copper-Zinc Imbalance: Copper is also a naturally occurring mineral and necessary for a healthy functioning body, however this mineral competes for the same pathways within the body. Unlike zinc which is excreted easily, copper can also accumulate to toxic levels within the body. Some common symptoms of copper toxicity are: night blindness, cold hands or feet , frequent panic attacks & headaches, sensitivity to supplements, chronic fatigue, brain fog.

The ideal ratio of copper to zinc is 1:8, in this ratio zinc will act as a blocker for excess copper absorption, thus helping to eliminate the toxic build up.

🔹 Inflammation happens when something is injured, but cellular inflammation isn't like spraining your ankle. When a cell gets inflamed is causes cascading effects since cells are the building blocks of our bodies. Once a cell is inflamed, it's cellular wall can't absorb nutrients, receive messages from hormones, or let out toxic build-up within the cell - leading to it getting sick, diseased & eventually dying.

Injury to the cell can occur in a few different ways, but the 2 most common are heavy metal toxic build up & a diet high in toxic output (sugar burning). If you think you have copper toxicity or need help boosting your immune system, reach out to my office so we can help you reclaim your health!

Zinc is an essential nutrient for a health functioning immune system. Make sure your supporting your body from viral infection & long lasting physical complications by maximizing your zinc absorption.

08/04/2020

Your immune system is the first line of defense against ALL disease, especially infectious disease.

Zinc, in particular, plays an important role in your immune system to ward off viral infections, however it is largely insoluable & cannot easily enter through your cell walls.

Getting zinc all the way into the cell is crucial since this is where viruses replicate & the mineral can have the most immediate benefit.

Zinc needs what is known as a ionophore (aka zinc transport molecule)

Medical doctors are utilizing certain prescription drugs as this zinc transport molecule to improve uptake of zinc into the cell, in the treatment of a certain virus.

But before there was prescription drugs, there was naturally occurring ionophores (transport molecules)

- Quercetin & ECGC (found in green tea extract) have been documented as great zinc ionophores & potent antivirals ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6882434/)

- B3 (aka niacin) & selenium make for a winning combination in zinc absorption (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1957821/)

There are things that inhibit the absorption, even with zinc ionophores (transport molecules) - I'll explain those more tomorrow.

But for now, if you want to boost your viral immune system or are having some of the symptoms listed yesterday, here's 3 steps you can take:
- Zinc up to 30mg per day
- Quercetin or ECGC as a zinc ionophore
- B3 & Selenium to increase bio-availability (absorbability) of zinc

08/03/2020

💎 Zinc is a powerful & essential mineral that many of us are deficient in.

Remember your immune system is your first line of defense against all disease, especially infectious disease, and there are many ways to boost your immune system & improve it's function.

Zinc plays a very important role in your immune system's ability to ward off viral infections.

Here are a few common symptoms of zinc deficiency.....

❓❓Do they seem similar to any other symptoms you've been hearing about?

💎 Zinc is a powerful & essential mineral that many of us are deficient in.

Remember your immune system is your first line of defense against all disease, especially infectious disease, and there are many ways to boost your immune system & improve it's function.

Zinc plays a very important role in your immune system's ability to ward off viral infections.

Here are a few common symptoms of zinc deficiency..... Do they seem similar to any other symptoms you've been hearing about?

06/08/2020

👨‍🏫Want 3 quick tips for boosting your immune system?

✔Lower sugar intake: Did you know that at least 100 million people in the USA have either pre-diabetes or diabetes? When your blood sugar is elevated, your first line of defense, your innate immune system becomes disabled. Cut out foods like ice cream, cakes & cookies, but also "hidden sugars" like bread, pastas & high sugar fruits, to keep your whole immune system strong & ready to defend you.

✔Cut out bad fats: Healthy Fat is an essential nutrient for your body, specifically the health of the cell membrane. "Bad" fats however cause cellular inflammation which wreak havoc on our short term & long term health, and prohibit the body's ability to receive & carry essential nutrients (like A, D, E & K).

✔Reduce your toxic load: The chemicals & toxins your have been & are being exposed to, as well as the ones you have inherited from your family affect your body's ability to fight infection. Toxins decrease the function of your T-Cells (the white blood cells which defend the body against viruses & bacteria) Stop buying conventional meat or processed foods. Opt for local, organic fruits & veggies, & grass-fed meat. Take a look at the cosmetics & other products in your house. Avoidance is the best practice, but if you have been struggling with a weak immune system for years, you might need to detox these toxins out to help reboot your immune system.

05/11/2020

Did you have a mysterious cough & fever earlier this year? Think maybe you already had the coronavirus?

So you heard about the covid-19 testing & are wondering how it works - well then this post is for you!

🔸Why test antibodies?

Antibodies have been found to be highly sensitive biomarkers in infectious disease diagnosis. Profiling an individual’s antibody response is the only way to determine infections with few or no symptoms.

🔸What do the results say?

A high quality antibody test tests for all 3 antibody responses: IgA, Igm & IgG.

IgM is an early indicator of the virus, elevating 3-4 days after exposure.
IgG elevates 9-10 days after exposure & for many months afterwards
IgA is highly responsive to the presence of microbes and pathogens, so is more indicative of a current exposure.

🔸How accurate are these tests?

The accuracy of the test can vary. Blood drawn tests are typically most accurate, while finger prick tests are typically less accurate.

🔸 Do antibodies guarantee immunity?

The short answer no. The long is maybe, but there have been no studies done to prove long-term immunity to pathogens with the presence of antibodies.

Antibodies are a good indicator of exposure, and the level of herd immunity within in the population.

🔸Which company should I use for a covid-19 antibody test?

There are several options on who to chose for antibody testing but in our office I chose Vibrant America's Covid-19 ImmuneCheck. Why? Super high quality & accuracy

✔Vibrant’s COVID-19 panel is a highly sensitive and accurate 98% in fact) serum assay for viral antibodies.

✔Vibrant’s COVID-19 ImmuneCheck looks specifically for IgM, IgA, and IgG antibodies against the spike proteins and 4 viral antigens of Covid-19 that will help assess your immunity against this novel virus

✔Vibrant's test was internally developed and validated according to FDA EUA requirements.

Here is the study Vibrant America conducted on the accuracy of their Covid-19 antibody lab test: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.29.20085068v1

🔸Think the test would be a good idea for you?

If you feel like you want to know if that mysterious non-flu in January was actually coronavirus or think you may have already been exposed with minimal symptoms - message Dr Molda or call 207-363-5656 for more details about the opportunities at this office to get tested.

05/04/2020

This is us. Me & my wife enjoying a family vacation in 2015. This is us before.

We were in the middle of a mounting health & marriage issues. The stress of recurrent miscarriages, irritability, and constant fatigue was eating away at our emotional & physical health as a couple.

We were doing all the right things. We ate healthy, we exercised daily, we sought out experts, yet nothing was helping us get passed the health barriers we faced.

We promised ourselves we would get through it, that it was only a phase, and we would become more of ourselves through it.

One of the BIGGEST impacts for us to heal our ongoing health problems & marital strife was DETOXIFICATION.

We went through a three month deep detox that was honestly one of "simplest" things we could do, and it was the best & in depth protocols I had ever seen.

I'm happy to say I'm sharing all about this detox in this FREE webclass.

Check it out here and see how my wife and I were able to quickly get our life and health back, and understand why detox is more important than nutrition.

https://detoxwebclass.com/detox-web-class-registration-molda-a?afmc=l4

04/28/2020

Have you tried low level laser therapy in our office?

This 5 minute treatment has a laundry list of health benefits including accelerated healing for brain trauma, wounds & post-surgical, as well as inflammation reduction.
More importantly at this time, it is an effective treatment in lung conditions. A 2017 study of the effects of Low Level Laser Therapy found: "Our results showed that LLLT significantly reduced the number of inflammatory cells and the proinflammatory cytokine secretion ... Thus, LLLT can be pointed as a promising therapeutic approach for lung inflammatory diseases as COPD." https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/6798238

Low Level Laser therapy is one of my favorite therapies to suggest for people with lung problems from a cold or flu. We also rent out the LLLT for those with more difficult cases.

There are options to care for your body & immune system - ask me how we can help you!

04/27/2020

Sunlighten infrared saunas stimulate the circulatory system which increases blood circulation allowing more toxins to leave the body and overall improve cell health and strengthen the immune system.